Home Remedies for Irregular Periods

An irregular period, medically known as oligomenorrhea, is a common problem among women. It usually refers to infrequent periods with intervals of more than 35 days.

A normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days. Menstrual bleeding generally lasts for two to seven days. Women normally have 11 to 13 periods in a year, but those with oligomenorrhea may have fewer than six or seven periods.

Irregular periods are characterized by variations in the time between each of your periods, the number of days that your periods last, and abnormal blood loss (whether less or more than usual) during a period.

Lifestyle triggers like increased exercise, smoking, alcohol abuse, caffeine, travel, stress, and certain medications and birth control pills can also contribute to this problem. Furthermore, a 2005 European study indicates that asthma and hay fever may also be linked to irregular periods.

Menstrual cycles tend to be irregular during the first few years after menstruation starts and also at the end of a woman’s menstrual years, when she is approaching menopause.

In addition, as different women are likely to have different menstrual patterns, slight irregularities once in a while should not be a cause for concern.

2. Cinnamon

Also, it contains hydroxychalcone that helps regulate insulin levels and is suspected to have an effect on menstrual regularity. A study analyzing the effects of cinnamon extract on menstrual cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome is currently underway.

Simply add one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a glass of milk. Drink this daily for several weeks.

You can also drink cinnamon tea, sprinkle cinnamon on your foods, or chew cinnamon sticks regularly.

3. Sesame Seeds and Jaggery

Sesame seeds are useful in regulating menstrual cycles as they help balance your hormones. They are loaded with lignans that help bind excess hormones. Plus, they contain essential fatty acids that promote optimal hormone production. Jaggery, too, helps regulate menstrual cycles due to its warming effects.

Dry roast a handful of sesame seeds.

Grind them along with one teaspoon of jaggery into a fine powder.

Take one teaspoon of this powder daily on an empty stomach in the luteal phase, or second half of your menstrual cycle (two weeks before your period starts), for a few months.

Simply eating a piece of jaggery, also known as gur, will also help regulate menstruation.

5. Unripe Papaya

Green, unripe papaya works as a potent emmenagogue. It is considered useful in regulating menstrual flow as it helps contract muscle fibers in the uterus.

It is particularly useful for irregular periods associated with menopause and stress. Consume unripe papaya juice regularly for a few months. Do not drink it during your periods.

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6. Turmeric

Being a warming herb, turmeric is also considered helpful in regulating menstruation and balancing hormones. Its emmenagogue properties help stimulate menstrual flow. Moreover, its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties relieve menstrual pain.

Consume one-quarter teaspoon of turmeric with milk, honey or jaggery. Take it daily for several weeks or until you see improvement.

You can also take turmeric in supplement form; consult your doctor for proper dosage.

7. Coriander Seeds

Due to its emmenagogue properties, coriander helps promote menstruation.

Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in two cups of water until the quantity of water reduces to one cup. Strain the seeds from the liquid. Drink this three times daily for a few days prior to your period. Do this for a few months.

You can also drink coriander juice daily for a few months.

8. Fennel

Fennel is a great herb for treating irregular menstrual periods. Being a potent emmenagogue, it promotes menstruation and also relieves cramping associated with premenstrual syndrome due to its antispasmodic properties. Moreover, it helps rebalance female sex hormones.

Soak two tablespoons of fennel seeds in a glass of water overnight.

In the morning, strain the solution and drink it.

Do this daily for about a month or until your menses become regular.

9. Mint

A combination of dried mint and honey serves as a good Ayurvedic remedy for irregular menstrual periods. It also helps ease menstrual cramps.

Simply consume one teaspoon of dried mint powder mixed with one teaspoon of honey.

Repeat three times a day for several weeks.

10. Carrot Juice

Being a good source of iron, carrot juice is another simple home remedy for irregular menstrual periods. Raw carrots also boost proper hormone functioning. Drink a glass of carrot juice regularly for three months. You can combine it with other vegetable juices as well.

In addition to carrot juice, include corn, lettuce, beets, drumsticks, and pumpkin seeds in your diet. It is believed that drinking sugarcane juice for a week or two prior to your expected periods helps with regulation.

In addition to these remedies, try to relax and maintain an emotional and physical balance. If you typically have had regular periods and your menstrual pattern is changing, consult your doctor for proper evaluation as well as treatment, especially if you are over age 40.

Comments 85

hi folks,this is sarah, 23yrs old. im happy that im not alone. well, i have got a gud news, is that a cure for the missed period??? bingo. okay here we go. its just the sesame decoction with jaggery two times a day for 15 days did wonders. will u pals believe if i say i get my periods only twice a year? bt its true. i had PCOD along with endometeriosis, tired of being on hormones fr 6 yrs, i gave up with it. later i tried with this sesame and jaggery remedy, i was jus damned, i got my periods within 15 days of this remedy, now my scanning report is “clear and clean”. this is as simple as dat. so wat r u waiting for? come on womens, be healthy cos, we all deserve to be. 🙂 go ahead

Pls can somebody just help me out how to get all this tins and where to buy them because am only familier wit ginger alone. Am in Abuja Nigeria and am seriously inneed of this things, pls help me out. thanks.

@Temmy, all those mention herbal remedies are in Nigeria at our nose, i stay in Lagos here Nigeria,i saw about four (4) out ten ingredients mention for treating menstrual irregularities,and am on one remedy now which i did everyday. I think what u should do is to get their names and picture , goes to any big market that sells fruit at Abuja ask for such fruit, especially Hausa seller. Then these are some their Yoruba names
(1) Turmeric : Ata ile, (2) Bitter Gourd : Ejiri,
Best of Luck

I’m 18 years old now. My first menstruation was when I was 10. I had regular mens until 14 but 15-18 years old, it became irregular. I had no idea why it happened like I only had mens less that 6x a year. I went to the nearest clinic and had a check up. My OBGYNE told me that I should undergo that “internal check up” thingy so she’ll know what’s wrong with my repro. organs and could help me with that but I’m really scared so she just gave me a medicine that I should take once a day for 3 days and wait for 5 days after taking it for my mens to come out. Yes it’s helpful but it’s still not normal ’cause I only had mens if I take that medicine. The thing is I really want my mens back to normal like how it should be.

Im 26 years old.My menstration is irregular.I have so many things to tried one of those are going to the different obygyne and one reason i know is im policystic thats why my ovulation not working,im 6 years married ill try to have a baby for more than 5years..i know god gave us to have our dream so try and try.im researching so many way to find this remedies thanks for this advice,hopefully effective!!

Hi! I’m turning 27 yrs old next yr. I’m really so scared right now because it’s been almost 7months ago since I have my last period. I don’t know why. This is the first time that I’m having this kind of irregularities in my period. My problem is, I’m so scared to go to the doctor. I’m 3yrs married. I never tried any contraceptives. At first, when I noticed that I was delayed, I bought a pregnancy test to know if I’m pregnant. But the result is negative. I was so disappointed. That’s why I’d take and tried any kind of herbal medicines. Now I’m praying that your tips will work.
As I was reading some of your home remedies, I was relieved. Hoping that it can help a lot for me. Anyways, thanks for sharing this kind of info!!! It gives us hope, somehow! Godbless!

Comment:Thanks for these home remedies …..
it really works for me … i have used mint and honey remedy three times a day .. for the use of it .. my peroids r back after 4 months … i really thnkful to u ….

I am 43 years of age having periods but regularly but flow is irregular, sometimes few drops are there sometimes its normal sanitary pad is required. Please suggest me the remedies. Also need to mentioned that there is no pain during my period.

Hellow my periods are irregular they always start every friday and end on sunday the again the following friday are going to start. i even saw a doc then he said my hormones are changing and gave me the tablets to stop when i take them they will stop but again the following friday start. please help.

Am 30 and it’s been about 6 months now that my period fluctuates from 28 days since last year and this year 2018 it has ranges from 27,22,24,and now 19 days.and I need a child now but can not know when I could get pregnant because of my irregular menstration.

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